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Wednesday, 26 March 2014

Property Hunter raised RM10,000 for NGO Habitata Human

The 2014 Property
Hunter Expo (PH Expo) saw over 15,000 visitors
during the three-day event. A total of 200 units were sold which collectively
were worth over RM150 million.

Organizer Maxx
Media (S) Sdn Bhd made an earlier pledge to donate RM50 for every unit sold to
Habitat for Humanity. Through the sales, they managed to raise RM10,000 for the
non-governmental organization that helps eliminate poverty housing by building
affordable houses for the less fortunate. Apart from this, public donation
coupled with donation made by speakers at the expo amounts to RM4605.55.
Speakers who donated the money from their book sales are Ahyat Ishak, Chris
Tan, Miichael Yeoh, Faizul Ridzuan and Richard Oon.

Its President
for Habitat for Humanity Kota Kinabalu mentioned in an interview that he
encourages everyone to impact lives and give hope by being a volunteer to build
decent homes for the needy. The NGO is in constant need of support from members
of the public not just in funds, but also in manpower to build houses. HFH identifies
families in need of financial support and assist them in building new homes or
refurbish existing ones. According to its National President Mr Allen Tong, the
average funds required for the construction of a house is RM30,000. Qualified
beneficiaries will be granted the fund on a loan basis with no interest, and
the NGO is also involved in the construction of house to ensure the fund is
appropriated.

“We can
volunteer in many ways to help build homes, build hopes & build lives. We
can help many who are in need of decent housing and it begins with ensuring
that they have a proper roof over their heads.” Said Mr Allen Tong.

“Property
Hunter is excited to embark on this project in partnership with Habitat For
Humanity Kota Kinabalu branch. This will be our key CSR project for the year.
We will continue the donation drive in our upcoming expos in Sandakan &
Tawau.” Said Property Hunter’s Director Mr Michael Hiew. He added “it has
always been our dream to assist the poor by putting a roof over their family,
and we are committed to see this project come to realisation.”

Apart from the
donation drive, customers who made purchases during the PH Expo were entitled
to join the Buy and Win contest. Lucky homebuyer Brenda Esther Sator walked away with a 9D7N round trip for two to
Shanghai sponsored by Airworld Travel and Tours.

Visitors who registered at the Expo also had an opportunity
to enter the Visit and Win contest. Liaw Jun Yung won himself a brand new iPad
mini sponsored by Suria Sabah.

Visitors who registered at the Expo also had an opportunity
to enter the Visit and Win contest. Liaw Jun Yung won himself a brand new iPad
mini sponsored by Suria Sabah.

The next SHAREDA
PH Expo which will take place in Sandakan from 11 to 13 April at the Yu Yuan
Secondary School Function Hall. This free to attend event will operate from
10:00am to 8:00pm daily. For more information, visit www.propertyhunter.com.my.

The Writer

Currently the Sabah Young Tourism Ambassador and I am always keen to promote places in Sabah. The challenges that I have faced from participating a beauty pageant, dive in the ocean wide, trek at most trails that will encounter with leeches and anurans, and soon I will be challenging myself up to the mountain, our most magnificent Mount Kinabalu. I always keep myself busy all the time; well can't imagine how much time we could wasted. I am independent, optimistic and willing to learn. Care for the people and environment.